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PTA118 mpb TEST #1

118 modalities test 1

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5 ways to break the "Pain cycle" decrease pain decrease inflammation decrease edema decrease muscle spasm increase circulation
should chronic pain be managed by the clinician or the pt? the pt with education on self-management by the PT/PTA
name 5 self management techniques postures home modalities work hardening HEP relaxation
list effect of cold therapy in order cold burn ache numbness
cold agents cool to a tissue depth of... 1-4 cm
cold combined with what, manages edema most effectively? compression
cold decreases the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of blood viscosity
is cold a contradiction if used over a regenerating nerve? yes
is cold a contradiction if used on someone with PVD yes
is cold a contradiction to someone with Raynauds disease? yes
is cold a contradiction if used on someone with cold intolerance? yes
is cold a precaution with someone having sensory deficits? yes
is cold a precaution with someone that is very old or very young? yes
what is the duration of a cold pack 10-20 minutes
what is the duration of an ice massage? 5-10 minutes
what is the duration of heat therapy? 10-20 minutes
is heat a contraindication with acute inflammation? yes
is heat a contraindiction with a sensory impairment? yes
is heat a contraindication with PVD? yes
is heat a contraindication with skin dermatitis? yes
is heat a contraindication with CV insufficiency? yes
why is heat a contraindication with CV insufficiency? heat cannnot dissipate fast enough an burn will result
What 4 things does a PT do during the initial evaluation of the pt? evaluation examination set goals POC
what are general physical agents? thermal agents electrotherapeutic agents mechanical agents
name 6 goals that can be addressed for Physical agents. decrease pain decrease inflammation/edema increase ciruclation increase muscle relaxation increase tissue extensibility increase muscle strength
name 4 effects the sympathetic system has on the body increase HR and BP increase RR increased blood to muscles and brain decreased peristalsis
5 cardinal signs of inflammation are? pain heat redness loss of function swelling
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